Tag: obligation
Auxiliary Verbs: should and would
Should and would are both auxiliary verbs used in English grammar to indicate different meaningsShould is used to indicate: Advice or recommendation Necessity or obligation Expectation or probability Would is used to indicate: Past habits or repeated actions Polite requests or invitations Hypothetical situations
Modal Verbs: ought to
Ought to is a modal auxiliary verb that is used to express obligation or duty. It is often used to suggest a moral or ethical obligation, rather than a legal obligation
Modal Verbs: need
Need can function as a modal auxiliary verb when used in certain contexts, indicating a lack of necessity or obligation.Need can also function as a main verb, meaning to require or be necessary.
Modal Verbs: must
Must with the indefinite infinitive is used in the present to express a strong obligation, necessity or deduction. Examples: I must study for my exam. (strong obligation)
Modal Verbs: to be
To be can be used as a modal verb in certain situations, although it is not as common as other modal verbs like can, must, or should.